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《舞之慶典》
香港芭蕾舞團精采35年
精彩耀眼難忘芭蕾選段　盡獻香港芭蕾舞團精粹
A Celebration of Dance : The Hong Kong Ballet at 35
A jubilant mixed bill representing the best of The Hong Kong Ballet

　　為慶祝舞團創立35周年，今年十月，香港芭蕾舞團特別呈獻以三段芭蕾舞精品結集而成的《舞之慶典》，這三段芭蕾舞作品展現了舞團驕人的藝術成就、獨特的劇目、才華橫溢的舞蹈員，以及對芭蕾舞藝術的摯誠追求，同時展望未來。

　　藝術總監歐美蓮談到這場對舞團發展別具意義的演出時說：「我為香港芭蕾舞團這35年來累積的非凡造詣引以為榮，這次芭蕾舞精品特顯了我們這國際團隊的獨特魅力。我希望所有觀眾都前來欣賞這場展現著我們藝術造詣的演出。」

　　舞團過去一直不繼為大家呈獻史上著名編舞家的作品，包括新古典主義芭蕾舞之父喬治．巴蘭欽，當今首屈一指的西班牙編舞家納曹．杜亞陶，以及古典芭蕾舞界中產量甚豐的編舞家佩蒂巴，他們的作品也涵括在此場芭蕾舞精品之中。這三段在《舞之慶典 —— 香港芭蕾舞團精采35年》的芭蕾舞作品展現了香港芭蕾舞團最驕人的藝術成績、獨特的劇目、才華橫溢的舞蹈員，以及對芭蕾舞這門古典藝術的摯誠追求，同時展望未來。

　　首齣舞段《小夜曲》將展現一眾技巧超卓的香港芭蕾舞團女舞蹈員的優雅舞姿。它不單是巴蘭欽在美國創作的首齣芭蕾舞作品，也是紐約市芭蕾舞團的首本名作，更加是芭蕾舞歷史上的里程碑!這齣芭蕾舞作品由廿八位身穿藍色舞衣的舞蹈員，在湛藍的背景下翩然起舞。它的創作意念來自舞台技巧課堂，巴蘭欽把採排時意料之外的事件編入舞蹈之中，例如學生大意跌倒以及遲到等。這些場面都於這嶄新的芭蕾舞作品中，被編排成優雅的芭蕾舞姿，非常獨特而創新。

　　舞台的焦點隨後轉移至香港芭蕾舞團才華橫溢的男舞蹈員身上。杜亞陶的《卡薩迪》揉合韋瓦第及卡爾詹肯斯兩人的豐富樂章作背景，是極富感情和力量的九人舞蹈。這齣結構完美的芭蕾舞作品探索男子的陽剛美，以及對追求完美的世界作奉獻的意義。《南華早報》舞評人羅佳娜贊同以上說法，並認為杜亞陶的編舞揉合了強勁的動作但同時剛柔並濟，既挑動觀眾的情緒，也別樹一幟。《卡薩迪》在安靜的氣氛中展開，層層遞進創造有力的高潮，極受觀眾歡迎。香港芭蕾舞團是首個把這富感染力的作品搬上舞台的亞洲舞團。

　　香港芭蕾舞團一直致力追求殿堂級古典芭蕾舞的藝術境界，成果將展現在這齣讓人興奮的世界級芭蕾舞劇—《天鵝湖》第三幕。這幕講述皇后迫使王子齊格菲從和他共舞為他起舞的公主當中挑選一位新娘，但他對白天鵝奧德蒂未能忘懷。正當節慶的氣氛充滿著舞台，小號高舉響起，宣佈黑天鵝奧狄莉的來臨，可是她已被法師羅特巴特施咒，讓她變得像奧德蒂一樣。此版本由是娜塔莉婭．康納斯改編自原編舞佩蒂巴的版本，是香港芭蕾舞團長期藝術交流友好伙伴，瑞典皇家芭蕾舞團的經典版本。

　　This October The Hong Kong Ballet presents a mixed bill programme in celebration of the Company’s 35th anniversary. With the box office due to open on 22nd August, Artistic Director Madeleine Onne spoke about this landmark show. “I’m so proud of the exceptional level that The Hong Kong Ballet has reached in 35 years, and this mixed bill really highlights the unique characteristics of our international troupe. I hope that audience members old and new will join us for a show that epitomizes all that we stand for.”

　　Throughout its history the Company has presented works by some of the most famous choreographers of all time, some of whom are featured here including the father of neo-classical ballet George Balanchine, one of today’s foremost choreographers Spanish-born Nacho Duato, as well as classical ballet’s most prolific choreographer Marius Petipa. The trio of ballets featured in A Celebration of Dance – The Hong Kong Ballet at 35 represents the Company’s greatest strengths; a unique repertoire, remarkably talented dancers, and a dedication to the heritage of ballet, while still looking to the future.

　　The first piece is a perfect showcase for The Hong Kong Ballet’s ensemble of technically exceptional women. George Balanchine’s Serenade is a milestone in the history of dance; it is the first original ballet Balanchine created in America and is one of the signature works of New York City Ballet’s repertoire. The ballet is performed by 28 dancers in blue costumes in front of a blue background. Originating it as a lesson in stage technique, Balanchine worked unexpected rehearsal events into the choreography. When one student fell, he incorporated it. Another day, a student arrived late, and this too became part of the ballet.

　　The focus shifts as The Hong Kong Ballet’s outstandingly talented men take the stage. Set to a blend of Vivaldi’s and Karl Jenkins’ richly structured music, Nacho Duato’s Castrati is a deeply affecting, powerful piece for nine men. The perfectly constructed ballet explores the meaning of masculinity and the significance of sacrifice in a world that demands perfection; the South China Morning Post’s Natasha Rogai agreed, adding that “Duato's choreography combines strong movement with an androgynous quality as disquieting as it is distinctive.” Castrati is hugely popular with audiences, starting quietly but building up to a punchy climax. The Hong Kong Ballet was the first company in Asia to perform this eloquent piece.

　　The show wraps up with the perfect expression of The Hong Kong Ballet’s devotion to the legendary classics of the ballet world; the most exciting act of the world’s favourite ballet Swan Lake. The Queen urges Prince Siegfried to choose a bride from the princesses dancing for him; but he cannot stop thinking of the White Swan Odette. As the festivities continue, trumpets announce the arrival of the Black Swan Odile, who has been enchanted by the evil von Rothbart to look like Odette. As part of our ongoing friendly exchange with the Royal Swedish Ballet, we present Act III of their version of Swan Lake, choreographed by Natalia Conus (after Marius Petipa).

舞之慶典
香港芭蕾舞團精采35年
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2014年10月24、25日 7:30PM
2014年10月25、26日 2:30PM

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